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Wisconsin Badgers position battle cleared up by starter entering transfer portal
- Bertrams announces transfer portal entry after one season remaining, opening the punter competition at Wisconsin.
- Sean West emerged as the distance punter late in the season, reshaping Wisconsin's punt strategy.
- Bertrams performed primarily as a coffin-corner punter during the latter part of the year.
- Wisconsin may pursue another experienced punter in the transfer portal or wait for Bertrams' return.
- Wisconsin has an incoming walk-on Brady Mellum who could contribute in future seasons.
- The report was written by Lorin Cox, SI Wisconsin Badgers managing editor, and published in December 2025.
- The transfer development follows Luke Fickell's ongoing roster decisions and potential strategy shifts.
- Brewer/West's performance prompted a specialized punting approach during the late season run.
- The piece situates Bertrams' portal move within Wisconsin’s broader 2026 roster context.
- The article notes Wisconsin's offense and special teams dynamics amid the transfer portal period.
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